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AI/ML Internship - Fall 2026 (Engineering Intern 5) - 29895

Mission Technologies, a division of HII · Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD · 3 wk ago
Education$55k/yrVolunteer

This is a fall 2026 internship opportunity for a part-time, non-exempt position with an anticipated salary of $55,299.00. Required travel is 0-10%. Candidates must be able to obtain a security clearance.

About the Role

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS) within HII’s Mission Technologies division. The Global Security group comprises live, virtual, and constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental services; and Australia business. As a trusted partner to military customers, HII designs, develops, and operates the largest LVC enterprise to prepare warfighters for cross-domain battle. The role supports the Principal AI/ML Engineer in advancing space simulation and AI development for the U.S. Space Force (USSF) customer.

You will collaborate with a cross-functional team of AI engineers, modeling and simulation engineers, product owners, and program managers to develop artificial intelligence models integral to a larger pipeline, delivering value to end customers. These simulations will support space superiority analytics, multi-domain and joint service operations, force structure planning, Joint Combatant Command analysis, Space Force testing and training, and research and development of space systems.

Leadership at HII is defined by a mindset, not a title. Through the Leadership Capability Framework, every employee is encouraged to grow, lead, and contribute by demonstrating the following capabilities:

  • Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.
  • Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
  • Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
  • Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.
  • Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
  • Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

Responsibilities

  • Build software from source for different platforms using various compilers.
  • Develop acceptance, integration, and unit tests for a variety of technologies.
  • Develop new capabilities leveraging existing libraries.
  • Participate in software design meetings and code reviews.
  • Perform issue backlog and board maintenance.
  • Provide execution plan and status report inputs.
  • Write user and developer documentation.

Requirements

  • Must be working toward a Master’s degree with more than 50% of required credits completed.
  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • Interest in Space Operations.
  • Solid technical writing skills.
  • Willingness to tackle difficult problems and learn new languages (e.g., AFscript).

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledgeable in agent-based, event-driven simulators.
  • Knowledgeable in at least one scripting language.
  • Familiarity with Git, GitLab, JFrog Artifactory, Jira, and Confluence.
  • Willingness to learn and provide insight into the Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration and Modeling (AFSIM), a C++ based modular object-oriented, multi-domain, multi-resolution modeling and simulation (M&S) framework for military simulations.
  • Prior internship or work experience within the Air Force Research Laboratory.

Physical Requirements

Job performance will normally require only minor lifting and carrying of boxes of records or equipment.

About HII’s Mission Technologies Division

Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies leads the next evolution of national defense—the data evolution—by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations, and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation, and unmanned underwater vehicles in every class.

Benefits

  • Competitive medical, dental, and vision plan choices.
  • Wellness resources and employee assistance programs.
  • Savings Plan Options (401(k)) and financial planning tools.
  • Life insurance and employee discounts.
  • Paid holidays and paid time off.
  • Tuition reimbursement and early childhood/post-secondary education scholarships.
  • Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation may occasionally be offered for qualified positions.

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